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The Royal Navy 1919-1925
The Royal Navy 1919-25
The Royal Navy had come out of the war considerably better than the Army, but still had failed to win any resounding victory. Post-war many older ships were scrapped to help the economic recovery, it was because of this that Admiral Beatty had resigned. The 1922 election allowed Beatty back in. The 1922 Hamburg Conference was a key turning point in the History of the Royal navy and the Germany Navy. Both Countries agree to limit there capital ships to 25, and only replace 1 per year. In the case of France or the USA trying to build more than 25 capital ships, then an esculator clause would allow for each nation to build more to keep up. In return for capital parity, the Germans agree to reduce expendature on support vessels, such as cruisers and critically carriers. Another critical point in 1924 came with legislation allowing the Royal Navy first refusal on various centers of production considered important for naval production if they went out of business.
Another important gain for the Royal Navy was the intergration and promotion of by Prince Albert, allowed young people from a vertity of backgrounds to meet each other and learn naval skills and proactive propaganda.